In the depths of the Magical Beast Mountain Range, there lay a Half-Saint's Ancient Tomb ..... a treasure beyond imagination.
But that wasn't all that drew him there.
For Xiao Yan, who had once stood at the peak of the continent through the mastery of flame, it was also time to seek out a true Heavenly Flame again.
And within that very mountain range hid a flame he had never discovered in his previous life .....
the Myriad Beast Spirit Flame.
Only by obtaining it could he begin to truly restore a fraction of his former strength.
At this stage, he was still building his foundation .... strong in knowledge and experience, but far too weak in power.
Without Yao Lao's soul support, even a Soul Hall protector could erase him with ease.
But with Yao Lao's current might, anyone below the level of Dou Zun would think twice before threatening Xiao Yan.
That confidence gave him courage.
Yet beyond the danger and temptation of the Half-Saint's Tomb, there was another reason Xiao Yan looked toward the Magical Beast Mountains .....
At its foot lay a small town,
and within that town,
there waited a white-clad girl, gentle and lonely.
A girl to whom he also owed a promise…
and a proper ending he'd failed to give in his past life.
"What? You're heading to the Monster Mountain Range?"
Inside the Xiao family's main hall, Xiao Zhan abruptly stood up from his chair, brows tightly furrowed after hearing Xiao Yan's words.
"The Monster Mountain Range is far too dangerous for someone at your level," he said seriously.
"You're still only a Fighter."
Xiao Yan smiled lightly.
"Even the most talented person needs real experience, Father.
Besides, my teacher will be secretly watching over me. There's nothing to worry about."
Hearing that, Xiao Zhan exhaled in relief.
"So this was your teacher's idea, huh? Then I suppose that old man must have his reasons."
Though he had never met Xiao Yan's mysterious master, Xiao Zhan had seen enough to know his power was terrifying.
A man capable of casually producing three sets of intermediate Earth-rank techniques....even the mighty Yunlan Sect might not possess such luxury.
And yet, Xiao Yan's teacher had handed them over as if they were nothing.
Even Liu Panlong, a respected fourth-rank alchemist, treated Xiao Yan with deep reverence.....further proof of his master's strength.
Knowing such a figure was guiding his son, Xiao Zhan had no further objections.
After saying goodbye to his father and brothers, Xiao Yan headed to Liu Panlong's courtyard.
"Master," Liu Panlong greeted as soon as Xiao Yan entered, his tone filled with respect.
Over the past few days, he had begun to sense something strange about this young man.
Though Yao Lao's power was vast, it somehow felt like Xiao Yan was the one truly in control.
Beneath his youthful appearance, there was a frightening depth.
"After I leave," Xiao Yan said calmly, "the Xiao family will be under your care for a while.
With your status as a fourth-rank alchemist, few in the Jia Ma Empire would dare to make trouble.
But if you ever face someone truly unstoppable, use your soul seal to contact me. I'll arrive within the time it takes an incense stick to burn."
The "incense stick's distance" he referred to was actually Yao Lao's flying speed powered by soul force.....enough to cover a thousand miles between Wutan City and Qingshan Town in mere moments.
"Yes, Master," Liu Panlong replied solemnly. Xiao Yan's mixture of authority and charisma had turned his loyalty into near fanatical devotion.
Seeing his sincerity, Xiao Yan nodded with satisfaction. He hadn't brainwashed the man...just bound his life.
The difference between forced loyalty and willing belief was immense, and this result was far better than he
expected.
After settling things with the Xiao family, Xiao Yan visited Xun'er.
The young girl pouted softly, her expression filled with reluctance. Xiao Yan smiled and rubbed her head.
"Don't worry. I'll be back within two months," he said warmly. Then, with a teasing grin, he pinched her cheek.
"By then, you'd better have reached the Fighter level, alright? Once I return, we'll go to Canaan Academy together."
Xun'er nodded, determination shining in her beautiful eyes.
"When Brother Xiao Yan comes back, Xun'er will definitely be a Dou Zhe!"
Xiao Yan didn't doubt her for a second. Her divine bloodline talent was monstrous.....if she trained seriously, even he might struggle to surpass her.
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